Assistant Purchasing Manager

Role Overview

Assistant Purchasing Manager at Hilton. This role oversees purchasing and receiving operations at a hotel property, ensuring efficient procurement, inventory management, and team leadership.

Company Overview

Hilton's Hotels team is committed to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences. The organization is guided by core values: passion for spreading the light and warmth of hospitality, acting with integrity, inspiring others through leadership, believing that teamwork drives the best outcomes, maintaining a sense of ownership and accountability, and focusing on the now with urgency and discipline.

Role Purpose

As an Assistant Purchasing Manager, you will oversee procurement and receiving operations while spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that support every guest's stay.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

• Manage purchasing and inventory of general merchandise to ensure adequate stock levels
• Oversee the full procurement process

Stakeholder Alignment

• Collaborate with the Chef and hotel management to align purchases with hotel needs and specifications

Supplier Management

• Secure competitive pricing from suppliers
• Place orders with vendors
• Ensure timely delivery of goods

Quality Control

• Review shipments to confirm products meet order specifications
• Verify grade and quality standards of received goods

Team Leadership

• Recruit team members for the purchasing and receiving department
• Train and supervise staff
• Mentor team members
• Conduct performance evaluations
• Provide professional development opportunities
• Recognize achievements
• Build a motivated and high-performing team